Job Title Practice Executive - Dispute Resolution Location Sydney Description The Opportunity: We currently have an exciting permanent opportunity for available for a Practice Executive to join our Sydney team. In this role you will provide high level, proactive business support to Partners within our Dispute Resolution practice and work closely with our dedicated hub of Team Assistants and Team Executives who are responsible for managing all business as usual administrative tasks. As a Practice Executive with Ashurst, some of your main responsibilities will be: Practice and client management Billing and debtor management Business development and marketing Providing mentoring and training support to Team Assistants and Team Executives You can read more about the main responsibilities by reviewing a copy of the full job description, this can be found attached to the role on our careers page. About you: The successful candidate will have: Previous experience in a senior administration/Executive Assistant role in a law firm, or other professional services, or corporate environment. Previous experience in roles requiring a high degree of confidentiality and professional discretion. Strong written communication skills and keen attention to detail, with the ability to draft correspondence, presentations, pitch documents and slide packs quickly and accurately. A high degree of initiative, pro-activity and solving skills, with a willingness to take ownership for the completion of tasks/projects whilst delivering innovative solutions to improve systems or work practices. Strong influencing skills, with the ability to respectfully manage upwards with stakeholders. Effective delegation skills including taking responsibility for providing timely feedback in a constructive way if work deliverables are not in line with expectations. What makes Ashurst a great place to work? We offer you all the things you should expect from an international law firm, some of which include: competitive remuneration with the flexibility to reward high performance; flexible working; complimentary gym memberships; corporate health plans; a global professional development offering for all employees; and an industry-leading programme that celebrates diversity and inclusion. We are committed to delivering positive impacts to our communities through our Social Impact programme, with a strong emphasis on working with First Nations people through our pro bono practice. We aim to recruit, retain and promote the best people from the widest possible talent pools. We are committed to offering a safe and welcoming environment for all employees to ensure they are supported to work at their best. Beyond this, what sets Ashurst apart from others is our global strength, our drive to innovate and collaborate, and our commitment to excellence. It is these values that make Ashurst a unique place to work. Additional Documents Job Description Download